Covid-19 is making millions of domestic workers more vulnerable. Tech can help

As Covid-19 spurs policy shifts, governments have a rare opportunity to recalibrate policies and better understand the obstacles facing migrant domestic workers

Some apps are trying to prevent harmful working conditions in the first place

Sophie Zinser

Published: 4:30pm, 26 Jul, 2020

Updated: 8:43pm, 26 Jul, 2020

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Sophie Zinser

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Sophie Zinser is a researcher focusing on forced labour and China's role in the Middle East, South and Central Asia. She has worked with refugees and migrants on developing community-focused policy solutions for five years across the Middle East and Asia.

Covid-19 is making millions of domestic workers more vulnerable. Tech can help

As Covid-19 spurs policy shifts, governments have a rare opportunity to recalibrate policies and better understand the obstacles facing migrant domestic workers Some apps are trying to prevent harmful working conditions in the first place

As Covid-19 spurs policy shifts, governments have a rare opportunity to recalibrate policies and better understand the obstacles facing migrant domestic workers

Some apps are trying to prevent harmful working conditions in the first place